Volvo 850 owners have reported 77 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Heat generated in the engine compartment causes abs control module and traction control module to fail in my '96 Volvo 850r. As of today, there's 3 modules already replaced (each costing $800). The dealer said that the control module fails because it's not designed by the manufacturer to withstand Read details...
Abs module failed. Looks like major dealer repair. This is a major component of the vehicle and should be treated as such and no longer treated as an accessory item. For these devices to be considered an "accessory" they should then be made as user replaceable which is not the case. Read details...
1996 Volvo 850 - abs light intermittent - not sure if abs is working or not - told by Volvo repair specialists that this is a common occurrence on the 96 & 97 models - also told that abs computer has tendency to burn out relatively quickly on this model & year - told to go ahead and replace Read details...
I own a 1996 Volvo 850 turbo. Abs module failed to work. There are similar problems reported by other owners. The failure rate appears to be high for this particular model. Read details...
In rainy conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability at all, and resulting in two crashes. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information. Read details...